Major Benefits of Eating Fish

For a majority of the population, specifically those living in coastal areas. The ocean is not just a source of livelihood but also a source of food, like fish.

 As one of the healthiest forms of meat. Fish, whether it would tuna, salmon, or sardines, are loaded with nutrients, proteins, vitamins such as Vitamin D, and of course, omega 3. An important nutrient that helps maintain body and brain health.

No wonder some of the oldest living people in the world are found in many coastal communities around the world, like Asia and some countries in the Mediterranean. Some good choices are salmon, trout, sardines, herring, canned mackerel, canned light tuna, and oysters.

That’s why here’s what will you get from eating fish:

1. Aids in maintains Heart and Blood health - Fish is one of the healthiest meats out there. Rich in healthful long-chain omega-3 fats, which have been shown to aid in maintaining heart health and blood vessels. It can also help reduce the risk of dying from heart or heart-related diseases. The nutrients in fish help by protecting the heart from developing “erratic” and potentially dangerous disturbances on the heat’s natural rhythm. It also lowers blood pressure, reducing the strain in the body’s major and minor blood vessels but also helps improve its elasticity:

2. Also reduces inflammation - and lowers triglycerides, especially to those people that are suffering from chronic diseases like arthritis. These omega-3 fatty acids inhibit inflammation and reduce the chance of developing one due to its interference with the body’s leucocytes. Thus, reducing the chance of inflammation. Also reduces the formation or growth of plaques, and reduces joint pain and swelling.

3. Helps to get a goodnight's sleep - Still thanks to the wonders of omega-3 fatty acids. One study has been shown that nutrients that are found in fish like tryptophan, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Calcium have are not just for helping improve your mood through serotonin, but also helps the body produce or synthesis the hormone, melatonin. A natural sleep hormone that helps you sleep.

4. Good source of nutrients - Sometimes eating meat like pork, beef and lamb can often feel heavy in the stomach. So instead, consuming fish is a great alternative to getting your protein and other sources of minerals “Fish is rich in calcium and phosphorus and a great source of minerals, such as iron, zinc, iodine, magnesium, and potassium. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least two times per week as part of a healthy diet".


But take note, due to climate change and the increasing amount of pollutants present in various water bodies all over the world, a lot of marines catch may contain small traces of pf mercury and PCBs. Exposure to high levels can have detrimental effects, especially for pregnant women and children. But studies have conflicting results. So it’s best to at least talk to consult your board-certified physician or healthcare practitioner. For he or she can give you the best course of action regarding nutrition.
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